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Ref. #7F98A8 · RD130-01

Backwater

30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Backwater RD130-01 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #7F98A8, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breath-Taking View from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Backwater Technical Profile

HEX Code#7F98A8
RGB127, 152, 168
LRV29.8
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familyneutral
BrandKilz

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Backwater in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Backwater in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

KilzBackwater
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBreath-Taking View

Breath-Taking View

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Breath-Taking View

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Brittany Inn

PPG

Nearly identical

Silver Storm

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Office Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Poolhouse

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Blue Laguna

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Relaxing Blue

Behr

Very similar

Labrador

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Stone Blue

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Water .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Silver Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Backwater

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Backwater

#7F98A8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8589AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Backwater

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Backwater

Complement

Alexandria Beige

Backwater Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Cool Fog

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Vivid Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Lilac Cream

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Earthy Red

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Ice Cavern

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hot August

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Backwater.

Vintage Indigo

Kilz · TB-48

#8396A8

Blue Dust

Kilz · RC270-01

#7D99AE

Totally Scientific

Kilz · RD270-02

#7D96A1

Miracle Bay

Kilz · RD290-01

#799DAF

Winding River

Kilz · RD140-01

#869FAE

Stray Gray

Kilz · RE120-01

#7D939C

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Misted Meadow

Dutch Boy · 329-2DB

#C0D1C1

Habitat

Sherwin-Williams · 9608

#897D6D

Roseland

Hirshfield's · H0006

#926566

Blue Lullaby

PPG · 1143-2

#C8D7D2

Wonder Land

Hirshfield's · 0498

#92ADB2

Brickstone Red

Valspar · 1006-9B

#825E57

Backwater — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Backwater have?
Backwater by Kilz has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Backwater in your own space before committing.
What colors match Backwater from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Backwater are Breath-Taking View by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Breath-Taking View by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Brittany Inn by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Backwater's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Backwater?
Backwater has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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